Hey folks, my dad and I are re-wiring the numerous code violations in this house (orginally K&T but previous owners rewired and did a poor job). So far we have found two circuit breakers over-rated for the gauge wire used (30A on 12ga, 60A on 1930s cloth 8ga yikes) and probably an entire violation of 334.15 (C) All the wiring except for the lights and their respective switches are mostly under the house in a crawl space... some laying on the ground, most others supported, but they run joist to joist, with no running board. Am I correct in assuming this is a violation of 334.15 and that everything save for the 6/3 Romex is required to be on a running board (including the newly wired dryer.. ugh. though that was emergency repairs) Another thing I'm confused on is, are all the new outlets, regardless of height required to be tamper proof? We have no problem with this, just wondering before we get into the microwave circuit (which is shared on a 20A circuit driving step-mother insane). The current outlet for the microwave is about 4-4.5 feet of the off the ground and cant see that being needed to be TR. Thanks guys.

I am putting a new stove on the second floor. It needs a new cable. I am wondering how long this cable can be. The cable could run directly from the basement, up the left side of the house to the kitchen, which is on the left side of the house. But, running the cable this way is difficult. It would be easier to run the cable up the right side of the house, across the floor and over to the left side of the house. This would add about 30' of extra cable. I feel like I should make the run be short, but Im not sure why. Should I run the cable the shortest distance? Is there a maximum run on the stove cables? Thank you for your help.